Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dog-and-pony-show
noun
/ˌdɔɡ ənd ˈpoʊni ʃoʊ/
Definition
A promotional event or presentation intended to showcase something in a flashy manner, often with excessive effort put into appealing visual or theatrical elements.
Examples
- The product launch was nothing more than a dog-and-pony show, lacking any real innovation.
- The politicians held a dog-and-pony show to rally support before the election.
- Critics dismissed the event as a mere dog-and-pony show, focused more on spectacle than on facts.
Meaning
The term describes an elaborate event or display, often used to distract from a lack of substance or depth.
Synonyms
- show
- spectacle
- presentation
- display
